Seismic waves Flashcards by Justine Castro | Brainscape

Q

P waves

A

Fastest moving

comes from focus

moves back-and-forth

recorded first

Goes through all parts of the earth called primary

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S waves

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Arrives second

called secondary

does not go through liquids

move side to side

comes from focus

can’t go through earth’s core

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Surface waves

A

Slowest moving

causes most damage

last recorded

moves up and down

P and S become these

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